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Barbara Cerbie, Travel Agent in Meriden, CT

Barbara Cerbie

Meriden, CT Travel Agent
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Barbara Cerbie

Meriden, CT · 25+ Years of Experience

Magical Sunsets Travel, an independent agent with Dugan's Travels, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(117)
99% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Rome, London, At Sea, Worldwide, Amalfi

Interests:

Cruises, River Cruises, Escorted Tours, Christmas Markets, Heritage

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Viking, Sandals Resorts, Hurtigruten, Avalon Waterways

About Me

I loved visiting LaBoufadora
I loved visiting LaBoufadora

 

 I have extensive knowledge in planning and creating wonderful and memorable vacations. I began my travel business 26 years ago as a way to stay home with my then 2 year old daughter and her younger sister who came along 5 years later. Today, I still enjoy the flexibility my business gives me to travel and be able to work from home.

I enjoy traveling myself and experiencing destinations I send my clients to. Growing up I frequently visited Disneyland resorts. I have been on 17 cruises, the latest of which was to Castaway Cay

I get great pleasure helping people like you plan the vacation of their dreams. I have a wide variety of resources at my fingertips to help you find the best vacation for you and your family. I maintain valuable connections with other travel agents, suppliers, hotels, and especially my clients. We all work together to help plan the perfect vacation based on your wants, needs, and budget.

My clients come from all walks of life and travel preferences. Whether it’s a young family wanting to travel to Disney, honeymooners looking for their perfect honeymoon and destination wedding location, or retired couples wanting to book that trip of a lifetime, I can help. Unlike some other agents who specialize in just one area of travel, I have experience with planning multiple types of vacations, like cruises (both river and ocean), Disney resort packages, all-inclusive resort vacations, and luxury travel packages.

I have several family members and friends on various ends of the Autism Spectrum, including my youngest daughter. So, I have searched for various destinations and suppliers who work with and have experience with those on the spectrum. I have  taken the Certified Autism Travel Professional Training  so that I can better assist those individuals and families who need specialized assistance.

I am a Certified Travel Associate (CTA) with the Travel Institute as well as a Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) through the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). I received my Certified Travel Associate designation from the Travel Institute 15 years ago and have created 100+ vacations for my clients since then. I received my Masters Cruise Counselor designation from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) 8 years ago. I am also a member of Dugan's Travel's Five Star Agent Manager's Circle.

I would be delighted to help you plan your next trip to paradise! When you’re ready to plan the vacation of your dreams with your loved ones,  email me at mailto:[email protected]. Email is the fastest way to contact me.

A Bit More About My Qualifications

I received my Certified Travel Associate designation from the Travel Institute 15 years ago and have created 100+ vacations for my clients since then. I just recently received my Masters Cruise Counselor designation from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) 8 years ago.

I have been voted Best of Southington and Meriden

I am very proud of the accolades I  receive from many long time clients along with referrals to help plan vacations for their friends and families.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
117 reviews
99% Recommended
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great to work with
Reviewed By jaime71778 - lancaster pa | Traveled to Napa Valley ~ California ~ USA
she's got great communication and is very knowledgeable
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip of our lives
Reviewed By Jen - Turnersville, NJ | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Barb is excellent- she has planned many trips for us! We recommend her to everyone we know.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip we ever went on!
Reviewed By Elaine - New Fairfield, CT | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Barbara is AMAZING! We had a wonderful experience working with her and really appreciated her timely responses to all my emails & questions. When I first reached out to her, I was amazed at her quick reply late on a weekend! I believe she went above and beyond to make sure she answered all our questions and had a perfect trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cruise booking - Made easy!
Reviewed By Dave - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Barb is very responsive and attentive to detail. Would use again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska cruise experience
Reviewed By Jenny - Seattle, WA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Barb is great! She provided the lowest rate to us and helped answer lots of questions we have
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
CTA- Travel Institute Certified Travel Associate
MCC CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
Master Cruise Counselor
Best of Southington

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Disneyland During Halloween

Visiting Disney during the holidays is always a special treat! Disney makes it magical. This past September (2021), I visited California Adventure for the Oogie Boogie Halloween Bash. Both Disneyland and California Adventure are decked out with Halloween Decorations, but the party itself is in California Adventure. It is one of the few ti...
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